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British Columbia harbour aerodrome's lack of profit will make transfer toughVictoria Times ColonistVictoria Harbour's water-based airport — now on the lookout for a new operator — is not a profit-making enterprise, says the chief executive of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.
The federally operated aerodrome is running on a "negative business case," Curtis Grad said.
Its "business model today is a pure cost model," Grad said. "There is no cost recovery per se coming in from the harbour master function."

Celebrating your freedom to flyBy COPA President and CEO Kevin PsutkaAn event that was a long-time coming occurred on July 20, when pilots gathered at the Hinton Entrance airport for some speeches and then invited guests attended a COPA-sponsored luncheon in Jasper. The landing of 12 aircraft at the Jasper Airstrip officially acknowledged the recent amendment to the Parks Air Access Regulations to reinstate Banff and Jasper airstrips as emergency and diversion aerodromes as well as making Jasper available for recreational use.

Construction underway for Regina hospital helipadMetro ReginaShock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) air ambulances will soon be able to fly directly to Regina General Hospital instead of stopping at the airport, saving time and potentially someone's life.
Barry Tolmie, a pilot with the STARS, says taking away the need to land at Regina International Airport — instead using a hospital helipad — allows patients to see a trauma team about 15 minutes quicker.
"When you are dealing with critically injured patients, minutes count (and) sometimes seconds count," Tolmie said.

Rudder Workshops for new CH 750 CruzerZenair Ltd, Canadian aircraft kit manufacturer since 1974, is now also offering introductory one-day workshops for its new design: the X-Country CH 750 CruZer. Workshops can be scheduled any day; participants get a taste of what it’s like to assemble a kit aircraft and go home with the finished rudder for their own dream plane. More...

Jet Aircraft Museum launches 'Save Voodoo 006' campaignJet Aircraft MuseumThe Jet Aircraft Museum has been awarded the opportunity to save, transport and restore a CF-101 Voodoo — one of the Royal Canadian Air Forces most important Cold War fighters.
The Jet Aircraft Museum plans to send a team of members out to Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, this summer or fall to dismantle, load and transport the Voodoo, along with another T-33 that the Cornwallis Military Museum has donated to the museum as well, back to the their new home in London, Ontario. However, they can't do it without your help!

You can help the Voodoo Crew bring Voodoo 006 to Ontario by making a donation at www.savevoodoo006.com to help fund our efforts to bring this iconic jet aircraft to London and make it the finest example of a restored Voodoo anywhere!

2013 Airdrie Regional Air Show a high-flying wonderAirdrie City ViewThe Airdrie Regional Air Show was a huge success, according to organizers.
This is the third time Airdrie has hosted the air show that includes more than 20 aircraft in the sky and 40 on the grounds. This year's show, was held at the Airdrie Airpark and attracted hundreds of residents from Airdrie, Alberta, surrounding communities and all over the world.
“It was spectacular, just an awesome show and everyone had a great time,” said Peter Brown, mayor and chair of the Airdrie Regional Air Show Society volunteer board.

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ORNGE considers night-vision goggles for its aircraftToronto SunHelicopter pilots flying to nighttime medical emergencies in Ontario may get some high-tech help to see through the inky darkness.
In the wake of two night crashes — including a fatal accident — ORNGE says it is now considering equipping its helicopters with night-vision goggles.
The sophisticated gear gives pilots a better view of their surroundings in darkness, to aid in takeoffs and landings and watch for hazards.

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Cross-country flight tour lands in Prince Edward IslandThe Charlottetown GuardianSpirits were flying high among both spectators and pilots at a very crowded Prince Edward Island Flying Association Open House at the south end of the Charlottetown Airport.
The open house allowed fans to meet with pilots taking part in the Century Flight Club's cross-Canada tour, which saw approximately 100 single and twin engine planes land in the province.

Grande Prairie air cadet making music in AlbertaHQ Grande PrairieGrande Prairie Air Cadet Emily Sheppard is picking up all kinds of musical skills along with cadet training at summer camps at Penhold, Alberta. The 15-year old has three weeks left of a six-week camp, called intermediate band, and is looking forward to bringing back everything that she's learned. She says the classes are pretty comprehensive.

Teens set to sail the skies this summer at air baseComox Valley Echo via Canada.comIt's up, up and away for dozens of youth.
From far-flung corners of British Columbia 44 air cadets are arriving to attend the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course at 19 Wing CFB Comox.
The training, part of the glider and power pilot courses, give teenagers the skills to become Transport Canada-licensed glider pilots.

Is your fly-in legal?By Patrick Gilligan, COPA v-p operationsCOPA provides Air Meet liability insurance for events organized by our Flights, including monthly meetings, COPA For Kids flights and fly-ins.
During the summer of 2012, I attended a number of fly-ins and took notes about how they were run in preparation for an upcoming review of our insurance with our new broker, Magnes.

Is your Aviation Document Booklet expiring?COPADid you know your Aviation Document Booklet (ADB) must be renewed every five years from date of issuance?
This fall, pilots, flight engineers and air traffic controllers will begin renewing their Aviation Document Booklets. Transport Canada first introduced the ADB in 2008 with a five year expiry date.

Janostin to compete in amateur pilot competitionBattlefords News-OptimistA local area high school graduate has been selected to participate in a competition for the top amateur pilot in Canada.
Cole Janostin has been picked to participate in the Webster Memorial Flight Competition. He is a regional finalist representing Saskatchewan with Millenium Aviation being his designated flight training unit, although Janostin points out he's done training with a number of different companies.

Flying in for food and funMerritt HeraldThe Merritt Flying Club is welcoming the public to have some pancakes and learn a little more about aviation at its annual fly-in breakfasts.
The event can bring in as many as 30 aircraft from all over British Columbia in addition to the 10 that typically use the Merritt airport, flying club member Herb Graham said.
"I've lived in this valley for over 50 years, and I've never seen the airport this active," Graham said. "It's just booming and busting at the seams."

GE Aviation opens $61.4 million research and manufacturing facility In QuebecArea DevelopmentGE Aviation opened a new $61.4 million Global Robotics, Automation and Instrumentation R&D Centre in Bromont, Quebec, with plans to create up to 60 skilled jobs.
The Bromont plant manufactures aircraft engine components, including the CFM56 engines for the Boeing 737 and Airbus 320 aircraft, and GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 and Boeing 747-8.

Call to contributorsMultibriefsIn an effort to enhance the overall content of COPA eFlight, we'd like to include peer-written articles in future editions. As a member of COPA, your knowledge and experience in the industry can be of great help to your fellow members and we're hoping you'll share this expertise with your peers through well-written commentary. Because of the digital format, there's no word or graphical limit, and our group of talented editors can help with final edits. If you're interested in participating, please contact Ronnie Richard to discuss logistics.